Account Executive / Media Sales

Job Description

About WJHG:

Imagine working in a place where most people travel to for vacation. That's what you'll find at the WJHG-TV/NBC and WECP-TV/CBS Affiliate in Panama City Beach, Florida! The area is home to a booming tourism industry, local military bases, and a rapidly growing local economy. WJHG/WECP prides itself on being a leader not only in news, but also in serving the local community, with a strong presence at local events. Our mission is to cover news that digs deeper and holds true to solid journalistic ethics and to offer businesses the best options to market their products and services including a full service digital marketing department. Our number one rated award-winning team is all about leadership and growth, and we stay on top of the latest technical advances. Join our fast-paced team and enjoy a laid back lifestyle at WJHG/WECP in beautiful Panama City Beach.

Job Summary/Description:

Prospect for and close new business and get rewarded well for your efforts. You will have the opportunity to sell across all television and digital platforms, providing advertising solutions to current and new customers that will help them generate sales and increase profitability

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
• Generating new business with prospecting, cold calling, presenting, and closing skills
• Maintaining and growing share for current business and providing excellent customer service
• Selling across all our platforms; television, digital, promotions and creative services
• Building well thought out, strategic advertising plans

Qualifications/Requirements:

Cultivating and enhancing customer relationships is crucial. We place a heavy emphasis on generating new business. A polished disposition, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude are required. Join this fun and dynamic sales team today!

Cultivating and enhancing customer relationships is crucial. We place a heavy emphasis on generating new business. A polished disposition, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude are required. Join this fun and dynamic sales team today!
• Outside media sales experience preferred but not required
• Great communication and people skills
• Strong organizational, written and presentation skills
• Competitive, energetic and self-starter
• Ability to overcome objections
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win
• Professional appearance a must
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• ComScore ratings experience a plus but not required
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with a good driving record
• Great communication and people skills
• Strong organizational, written and presentation skills
• Competitive, energetic and self-starter
• Ability to overcome objections
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win
• Professional appearance a must
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• ComScore ratings experience a plus but not required
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with a good driving record

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv12pm-3-135-213-214-42 in your application.